Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Paralegal (Full-Time)
Location:
- Primary Duty Station: On-Site - Texarkana, AR 71854
- Note: Work is full-time (40 hours/week), excluding federal holidays.
Pay:
- Base Rate: $21.73/hour
- Health & Welfare (H&W) Fringe:
Security Requirement:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) security clearance. U.S. citizenship is mandatory to meet this requirement.
Position Overview:
The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Western District of Arkansas is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support legal staff in a federal litigation environment. The selected individual will assist attorneys and litigation teams with case preparation, discovery, document review, trial support, and related duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for discovery and litigation.
- Summarize depositions and transcripts.
- Maintain, organize, and update case files.
- Conduct basic legal research and analysis.
- Track and manage document discovery, including indexing and logging.
- Prepare trial exhibits and assist attorneys in court.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege under established criteria.
- Support responses to FOIA requests, Congressional inquiries, and other information requests.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen (required for MRPT credentialing).
- Education/Experience:
- Paralegal Certificate or
- At least three (3) years of experience in a legal environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with common legal software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and document management tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ESI (Electronically Stored Information) tools.
- Understanding of eDiscovery procedures and legal technology platforms.
Resume Submission Requirements:
Applicants must include the following in their resume:
- Clear statement of degrees and certifications earned.
- Complete employment history: employer names, job titles, dates of employment, and job duties.
- List of at least three (3) professional references.
- Summary of all software/database proficiencies.